Description
Mini Easter Pies are a delightful way to celebrate spring and bring a touch of sweetness to your Easter gatherings. These charming bite-sized desserts feature a flaky puff pastry crust filled with a rich cream cheese mixture and seasonal fruits, making them the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, these mini pies can be tailored to suit everyone’s favorite flavors. Whether served at brunch, potlucks, or dessert tables, they offer a whimsical presentation that captures the essence of the season. With minimal preparation time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a batch of these scrumptious pies ready to impress family and friends in no time.
Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh fruit (like berries)
- Cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in fresh fruit.
- Place pastry circles in greased muffin tin cups and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
- Seal each pie with another circle of pastry, pinching edges to secure.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use seasonal fruits for optimal flavor.
Chill dough before baking for better rise.
For a shiny finish, brush tops with beaten egg before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use ripe seasonal fruits for maximum flavor. Chill dough before baking for better rise and texture. For an extra glossy finish, brush tops with beaten egg before baking.